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WU51 OXC

2002 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,004 mi
Last recorded215,004 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 OXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 215,004 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 214,995 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 211,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 206,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 198,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 186,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reserve travel on hand brake will require attention soon

Pass 6 Jun 2018 174,002 miles

Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand bake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 151,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 136,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountiing wearing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play at inner end of nearside track rod.

Fail 12 May 2015 135,487 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front suspension strut top mountiing wearing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play at inner end of nearside track rod.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 122,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 122,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 113,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 113,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,178 miles

center exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight perishing to both front track control arm bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,989 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 74,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 65,711 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,350 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WU51 OXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 OXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU51 OXC registered?

WU51 OXC is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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The MOT history for WU51 OXC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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